Contract Management Specialist

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El Segundo, CA
In-Office
83K-158K
Mid level
Defense • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead administration of government contracts, including proposal preparation, negotiations, and compliance with FAR guidelines, while maintaining effective relationships with USG customers.
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Company Overview
Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. At Millennium, you will be part of a close-knit team working on exciting technological problems. We work in an open environment where ideas are shared across all disciplines, and there are ample opportunities for advancement based on excellence. Superstars are welcome.

At Millennium, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and innovative, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us. 

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and capable Contracts Administrator to join our world-class team and lead the administration of contracts for the future of affordable, high-reliability space systems. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated experience in Government procurement contracts and OTAs.

This Contract Management position is a key member of the team and is responsible for leading various contracting actions such as developing complex and quality proposals, negotiating new contracts and change orders, and performing contract administration on existing programs. This role will develop and maintain effective working relationships with United States Government (USG) customers.

This position's internal job code is Contract Management Specialist. Our team is currently hiring for a levels 3-4.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for producing high quality contract management and proposal products, supporting (Level 3) or managing (Level 4) a complex portfolio of various contracts. Duties to include:

  • Interfacing with customers and business partners and conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and contract administration within a portfolio of programs
  • Proposal preparation: examining proposal requirements, analyzing terms and conditions to evaluate risk, review Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for accuracy and completeness to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications
  • Contract administration: processing contractual documentation and reports, advising management of contractual rights and obligations, compilation and analyses of data and maintenance of historical information
  • Facilitating proper shipment, billing, and payment collection for deliveries and interfacing with DCMA as required
  • Preparing weekly and monthly reports and maintenance of assigned contracts
  • Duties may also include the preparation of proprietary information agreements, associate contractor agreements, export licenses/agreements and various types of memoranda
  • Understand and interpret FAR guidelines for specific contract types and manage flow downs

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of contracts related experience – OR – Master’s degree with a 3+ years of contracts related experience
  • Knowledge of the FAR and DFAR, general knowledge of pre-award and post-award federal government contracting industry practices, techniques, and standards
  • Experience with various contract types, including cost plus, fixed price and time and materials required
  • Ability to demonstrate the skill and ability to perform moderately complex contracts administration tasks and support development of competitive proposals
  • Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and work under minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance that has been adjudicated within the previous 5 years. SCI eligibility is also a plus. (Note: This is strongly preferred)
  • Experience working with commercial partners in the defense industry
  • Experience working with the government as a prime contractor, preferably for DOD
  • Experience working with Other Transaction Agreements (OTA)
  • Experience with CostPoint

Summary Pay-Range
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only of what is reasonably expected to be paid for the position. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

  • Level 3: $83,300 - $122,500
  • Level 4: $107,100 - $157,500

Before applying, please note:
Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

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The Company
HQ: El Segundo, CA
867 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

rom missile warning to advanced national security space missions, Millennium rapidly delivers affordable prototype and constellation solutions across orbits. Critical space systems have to work the first time, every time. And, our customers need them fast.

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